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Wisconsin Alliance For Retired Americans Inc

Karen Royster
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Tax-exempt since June 2009
  • EIN: 30-0231236

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.

Category: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy / Seniors' Rights (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$102k (2024)

Expenses
$123k (2024)

Total Assets
$5.92k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$8.42k (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$101,659
Expenses
$123,262
Net Income
-$21,603
Net Assets
-$2,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,319
18.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $36,275
35.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15
0.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,918
Total Liabilities $8,419
Net Assets -$2,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexander Brower (Exec Director) $71,051 $7,169
Fatima Hyde (Bookkeeping) $3,019 $0
Ross Winklbauer (President) $0 $0
Marlene Ott (Exec Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia Wynn (Secretary) $0 $0
Matt Simpson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mary Land (Vice President) $0 $0
Brad Schwanda (Vice President) $0 $0
Pat Mc Farland (Vice President) $0 $0
Bill Franks (Vice President) $0 $0
Nino Amato (Vice President) $0 $0
Terry Stuart (Vice President) $0 $0
Carolyn Kaiser (Vice President) $0 $0
James Poplawski (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 25, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$88,784
Expenses
$102,426
Net Income
-$13,642
Net Assets
$19,102
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $411
0.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,263
29.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,464
Total Liabilities $2,362
Net Assets $19,102
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexander Brower (Exec Director) $65,718 $3,592
Fatima Hyde (Bookkeeping) $4,515 $0
Ross Winklbauer (President) $0 $0
Marlene Ott (Exec Vice President) $0 $0
William Backes (First Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia Wynn (Secretary) $0 $0
Matt Simpson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mary Land (Vice President) $0 $0
Brad Schwanda (Vice President) $0 $0
Pat Mc Farland (Vice President) $0 $0
Bill Franks (Vice President) $0 $0
Nino Amato (Vice President) $0 $0
Terry Stuart (Vice President) $0 $0
Carolyn Kaiser (Vice President) $0 $0
James Poplawski (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 2, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,990
Expenses
$58,736
Net Income
$3,254
Net Assets
$32,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40
0.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $22,255
35.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,995
Total Liabilities $1,251
Net Assets $32,744
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexander Brower (Exec Director) $37,235 $0
Fatima Hyde (Bookkeeping) $4,115 $0
Ross Winklbauer (President) $0 $0
Marlene Ott (Exec Vice President) $0 $0
William Backes (First Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia Wynn (Secretary) $0 $0
Matt Simpson (Treasurer) $0 $0
James Cobb (Vice President) $0 $0
Mary Land (Vice President) $0 $0
Brad Schwanda (Vice President) $0 $0
Pat Mc Farland (Vice President) $0 $0
Bill Franks (Vice President) $0 $0
Nino Amato (Vice President) $0 $0
Terry Stuart (Vice President) $0 $0
Carolyn Kaiser (Vice President) $0 $0
James Poplawski (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$81,530
Expenses
$60,597
Net Income
$20,933
Net Assets
$29,490
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,245
46.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,120
7.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,856
Total Liabilities $2,366
Net Assets $29,490
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alex Brower (Exec Director) $40,034 $0
Fatima Hyde (Bookkeeping) $5,138 $0
Gary Mitchell (President) $0 $0
Marlene Ott (Exec Vice President) $0 $0
Fatou Ceesay (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
Cyn Wynn (Secretary) $0 $0
James Cobb (Treasurer) $0 $0
William Backes (First Vice Pres) $0 $0
Matt Simpson (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
Terry Stuart (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
John Schmitt (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
Mary Land (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
Ross Winklbauer (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
Brad Schwanda (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
Barbara Toles (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
Bill Franks (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
Nino Amato (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
Carolyn Kaiser (Vice Pres/Board) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 29, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$40,063
Expenses
$37,438
Net Income
$2,625
Net Assets
$9,891
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,020
2.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,078
25.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,260
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,908
Total Liabilities $1,017
Net Assets $9,891
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Karen Royster (Exec Dir To 09/19) $19,794 $0
Gary Mitchell (Exec Dir 11/19 05/20) $2,083 $0
Alex Brower (Exec Director 5/20 To Present) $0 $0
Marlene Ott (President) $0 $0
Barbara Quindel (Treasurer) $0 $0
Mike Pyne (Board) $0 $0
Fatou Ceesay (Board Member) $0 $0
Cyn Wynn (Secretary) $0 $0
Ken Greening (Board Member) $0 $0
Matt Simpson (Board Member) $0 $0
Terry Stuart (Board Member) $0 $0
John Schmitt (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Beimborn (Board Member) $0 $0
Merle Brimmer (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Buckett (Board Member) $0 $0
Doug Curler (Board Member) $0 $0
Doris Gillispie (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Land (Board Member) $0 $0
Ross Winklbauer (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Kahl Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Sansone (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 18, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$52,085
Expenses
$52,252
Net Income
-$167
Net Assets
$7,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $615
1.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,580
16.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,175
6.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,467
Total Liabilities $201
Net Assets $7,266
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gregory Neil (Exec Director Until 5/11/18) $21,630 $0
Gary Mitchell (Board Member) $0 $0
Bernie Faust (President) $0 $0
Mike Pyne (President Emeritus) $0 $0
Fatou Ceesay (Executive Vice President) $0 $0
Marlene Ott (First Vice President) $0 $0
Cyn Wynn (Secretary) $0 $0
Ken Greening (Treasurer) $0 $0
Matt Simpson (Board Member) $0 $0
Bob Haase (Board Member) $0 $0
Terry Stuart (Board Member) $0 $0
John Schmitt (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Beimborn (Board Member) $0 $0
Cyndy Williams (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Buckett (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Land (Board Member) $0 $0
Ross Winklbauer (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Kahl Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
Mike Sansone (Board Member) $0 $0
Nino Amato (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$97,833
Expenses
$93,524
Net Income
$4,309
Net Assets
$7,433
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $270
0.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,739
13.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,779
4.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,453
Total Liabilities $1,020
Net Assets $7,433
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gregory Neil (Exec Director) $53,560 $0
Bernie Faust (President) $0 $0
Mike Pyne (President Emeritus) $0 $0
Fatou Ceesay (Executive Vice President) $0 $0
Joanne Bruch (First Vice President) $0 $0
Cyn Wynn (Secretary) $0 $0
Ken Greening (Treasurer) $0 $0
Matt Simpson (Board Member) $0 $0
Bob Haase (Board Member) $0 $0
Terry Stuart (Board Member) $0 $0
John Schmitt (Board Member) $0 $0
Paul Beimborn (Board Member) $0 $0
Cyndy Williams (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Buckett (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Land (Board Member) $0 $0
Ross Winklbauer (Board Member) $0 $0
Bill Kahl Sr (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 11, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,524
Expenses
$130,475
Net Income
-$9,951
Net Assets
$3,124
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,695
2.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $51,134
42.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,590
3.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,124
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,124
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Gregory Neil (Exec Director) $52,600 $0
Bernie Faust (President) $0 $0
Mike Pyne (President Emeritus) $0 $0
Fatou Ceesay (Executive Vice President) $0 $0
Joanne Bruch (First Vice President) $0 $0
Cyn Wynn (Secretary) $0 $0
Ken Greening (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$146,826
Expenses
$163,512
Net Income
-$16,686
Net Assets
$13,075
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,845
4.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $73,007
49.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,499
2.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,075
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,075
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Feitlinger (Exec Director Until 6/15/15) $39,050 $0
Gregory Neil (Exec Director From 6/15/15) $28,000 $0
Mike Pyne (President) $0 $0
Leon Burzynski (President Emeritus) $0 $0
Vivien Deback (Exec Vp) $0 $0
Joanne Bruch (Secretary) $0 $0
Bernie Faust (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$158,229
Expenses
$144,336
Net Income
$13,893
Net Assets
$29,761
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,450
14.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $60,508
38.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,901
3.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,761
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $29,761
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Feitlinger (Exec Director) $62,500 $0
Mike Pyne (President) $0 $0
Leon Burzynski (President Emeritus) $0 $0
Vivien Deback (Exec Vp) $0 $0
Joanne Bruch (First Vp) $0 $0
Darold Lowe (Treasurer) $0 $0
Bernie Faust (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 5, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$151,169
Expenses
$143,908
Net Income
$7,261
Net Assets
$15,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,354
8.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $69,875
46.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,245
2.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,868
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,868
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Feitlinger (Exec Director) $62,500 $0
Mike Pyne (President) $0 $0
Leon Burzynski (President Emeritus) $0 $0
Vivien Deback (Exec Vp) $0 $0
Joanne Bruch (First Vp) $0 $0
Darold Lowe (Treasurer) $0 $0
Bernie Faust (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 29, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$126,674
Expenses
$131,788
Net Income
-$5,114
Net Assets
$8,607
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,885
9.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $52,202
41.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,357
3.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,607
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,607

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$148,230
Expenses
$149,169
Net Income
-$939
Net Assets
$13,721
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,255
6.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $60,160
40.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,345
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,721
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,721

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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